James Parks Morton

James Parks Morton (born January 7, 1930) is a retired Episcopal priest and founder of the Interfaith Center of New York.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Morton was dean of the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine for 25 years.[1] During his tenure at the cathedral, he started many new projects and initiatives, including the "Green Cathedral Initiative".[2]

Projects

  • Morton spoke about his personal relationship with the "green movement" in the film The 11th Hour.[3][4] In 1996, the National Audubon Society awarded him its highest honor, the Audubon Medal.[5]
  • He is a contributor to Seven Pillars House of Wisdom.[6]

Press

Morton worked with Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf during the Park51 scandal following September 11, 2001.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Atkisson, Alan. "The Green Cathedral, An Interview with James Parks Morton". In Context. Context Institute. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  2. ↑ Atkisson, Alan. "The Green Cathedral, An Interview with James Parks Morton". In Context. Context Institute. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  3. ↑ "James Parks Morton Filmography". The New York Times. The Times Company. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Biography of James Parks Morton". 11th Hour Action, Ideas and Experts. 11thHourAction.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  5. ↑ http://www.audubon.org/audubon-medal-0
  6. ↑ "Reverend James Parks Morton Bio". Contributors, Seven Pillars. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  7. ↑ Salazar, Christian. "Imam Faces Divisions Over New York Mosque". The Washington Times. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
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